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Dry Cough, Throat Congestion. What To Do?
at 4 am i woke up choking and felt like something like a bug, a down feather or cat hair possibly wen down my wind pipe. Since day before yesterday when this happened I have had a hard dry hacking cough, by last night I had to use an inhaler that I had from a previous bought of walking phenomena. What can I expect, I have no health insurance or I would go to the hospital. It is still continuing today and my throat is so sore from coughing. Please advise me on what to do thanks.
Mon, 27 May 2013
Dear,
As per the history you have given and the clinical findings you may be suffering with acid reflux disease . which usually happens at night or while sleeping . you can start proton pump inhibitor and anta acid gel for 5 to 7 days . and see the response.
I would suggest you to consult the Specialist if you don’t get relief as on examination the findings may be different and line of treatment may have to be changed. Please don’t hesitate to consult and ask for any more query. i will be pleased to answer.
Yours sincerely
The Health Caremagic Medical Team
As per the history you have given and the clinical findings you may be suffering with acid reflux disease . which usually happens at night or while sleeping . you can start proton pump inhibitor and anta acid gel for 5 to 7 days . and see the response.
I would suggest you to consult the Specialist if you don’t get relief as on examination the findings may be different and line of treatment may have to be changed. Please don’t hesitate to consult and ask for any more query. i will be pleased to answer.
Yours sincerely
The Health Caremagic Medical Team
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